French Embassy in Ankara

Embassy France Ankara, Turkey

Address
Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara
Fax
+90 (312) 455 4527
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Directions Call

Head of mission: İsabelle Sophie Clara Dumont

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 August 2026

The French embassy in Ankara stands at Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara, in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 19 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the French embassy in Ankara

Monday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Tuesday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Wednesday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Thursday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Friday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Public holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Turkey

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Eid al-Fitr First Day

    Wednesdaydate may change

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The French embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.

France visa for Turkish citizens

TurkeyFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Turkey

FranceTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of France

Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Ankara takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.

Visa statistics

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 43,45435,0528,35919.3% 48.1%
2024 46,61639,2797,06215.2% 40.1%
2025 47,30840,3536,63214.1% 55.9%

France’s visa offices in Turkey, 2025

Visa officeApplicationsRefusal rate
Istanbul 96,07116.1%
Ankara (this office) 47,30814.1%

In 2025, France’s embassy in Ankara received 47,308 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 40,353. 6,632 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 14.1%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 15.2%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (46,616 in 2024).

Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 14.1% (2025) to 19.3% (2023).

France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Turkey; this office handled 33% of their 143,379 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Istanbul 16.1%, which makes Ankara the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.

Across all Schengen consulates in Turkey, 14.6% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.

Multiple-entry visas made up 55.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Turkey.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

Other missions nearby

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France’s other missions in Turkey

All missions of France in Turkey (7)

The French embassy in Ankara is one of 7 missions of France in Turkey. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates: Mersin, Izmir, İskenderun, Gaziantep and Antalya. Turkey in turn has 10 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.

Good to know

About the French embassy in Ankara

It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Ankara. The head of mission on record is İsabelle Sophie Clara Dumont.

Address and contact

Address: Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara. The record for the French embassy in Ankara includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

French citizens travelling to Turkey

French citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

When the French embassy in Ankara is closed

Expect the French embassy in Ankara to be shut on New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional), and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.

Before visiting the French embassy in Ankara

Current procedures for the French embassy in Ankara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the French embassy in Ankara

Within 1 km of the French embassy in Ankara there are 19 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the French Embassy in Ankara?

The French embassy in Ankara is at Paris Caddesi 70, 06680 Ankara.

What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Ankara?

The French embassy in Ankara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.

Is the French Embassy in Ankara open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Ankara do not include Saturday.

When is the French Embassy in Ankara closed?

The French embassy in Ankara closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of France.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for France?

Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

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